Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
757381
RGB
117, 115, 129
HSL
249, 6%, 48%
HSB
249, 11%, 51%
CMYK
9, 11, 0, 49
LAB
49, 3, -7
LCH
49, 8, 292
OKLCH
0.56, 0.02, 292
XYZ
17, 18, 23
LUV
49, 0, -11
HWB
249, 45%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.